Satoshi Ohno
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| Satoshi Ohno | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Ohno, Leader, Oh-chan, Samii, Ohji-chan, Captain |
| Born | November 26, 1980 |
| Origin | Tokyo, Japan |
| Genre(s) | J-Pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, composer, actor, dancer, artist |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Label(s) | Pony Canyon (1999–2001) J Storm (2002–present) |
| Associated acts | Arashi |
Satoshi Ohno (大野智 Ōno Satoshi?, born November 26, 1980 in Mitaka, Tokyo) is a member of the Japanese idol group Arashi (嵐), who is under the management of Johnny & Associates. He joined the company on October 16, 1995 at the age of 14 and began his activities as part of the Johnny's Jrs. In March of 1999, he became part of the group, Musical Academy, but later dropped out and together with Masaki Aiba, Jun Matsumoto, Kazunari Ninomiya and Shō Sakurai, debuted as Arashi in Hawaii in September of 1999.
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[edit] Biography
Ohno claimed his motivation to join Johnny & Associates is his mother, who convinced him to send his resume by saying "It's not like they will want you to join anyway." Later during the audition, Ohno recalled that he did not follow the dance instructor because he couldn't see him from the back of the room, and he waved to his mother out of the window. The president, Johnny Kitagawa caught and scolded Ohno, telling him "YOU! what are you doing? Go to the front of the room and dance." Ohno then danced considerably well, to the president's pleasant surprise. Johnny Kitagawa himself said to Ohno "You have good rhythm!" This incident shows the very personality of Ohno, who often surprises people around him with his random musings and artistic talents. To this day, he remains endearingly close to his mother.
Ohno is often referred to as the leader of Arashi by the fans and fellow band members, despite his distaste of the role. He reluctantly won against fellow member Sho Sakurai the role of a leader in a game of rock-paper-scissors and has been saying how Sho Sakurai is more fit to be leader since. Recently he has requested the other members to call him Captain, because there are already so many 'Leader's in the Jpop industry.
Despite his identity as the leader of the band, the entire group agrees that Ohno does not show much leadership qualities. He only recently learn how to buy his own shoes and still needs his mother to buy him clothes. Ohno is seen to be the quiet daydreamer of the group and is often seen with a blank look on his face. He rarely has much to say during talk shows and interviews, usually only voicing out to say strange, random, irrelevant things. Ohno is famously known to obliviously antagonize temperamental SMAP member Masahiro Nakai, his senior, in the latter's music show Utaban by innocently throwing frank, funny comments and dropping out Japanese honorifics. Masahiro Nakai admitted that he dreaded the times when Ohno opens his mouth, but the two maintain a good relationship.
Ohno has a highly artistic nature. He sings the strong, lead vocals in Arashi's songs, having honed his singing and dancing skills on live stage since a tender age. He is considered the best singer and dancer in Arashi, and also one of the best in the whole JE. Many underclassmen (Johnny's Jr.) go to him for advice on acting in stageplays, in which he is already a veteran, even at his group's debut. He is known to have one of the best voices in Johnny's Entertainment. Ohno is also arguably the best dancer in Arashi and one of the bests in Johnny & Associates. He choreographs his solo dances as well as Arashi's dances in the 2006 Summer concert. He also has a passion for drawing and clay sculpting, and had recently showed interest in wood carving and house building. In 2008, he became the first artist in Johnny's who held an art exhibit entitled "Freestyle". The exhibit featured his works accumulated in a span of 10 years, displaying all of his artworks and drawings, including his 100 clay figures. "Freestyle" was held at Omotesandou Hills from February 21 - 29, 2008.
Ohno is also one half of Ohmiya SK, a comedy skit duo consisting of himself and bandmate Kazunari Ninomiya, with whom Ohno is closest to in Arashi. The duo originally appeared in a 2002 concert as a side performance, performing during costume changes. However, the two decided against Johnny & Associates and reappeared in other concerts, claiming that it is ridiculous to spend so much on their costumes and only using them once. Ohmiya SK received great fan support, convincing Johnny & Associates to allow them to continue.
[edit] Appearances in films and dramas
- Worst Dates, 4th Episode 「史上最悪のデート第4話: 悪魔のクリスマス☆キス」 (2000)
- Speed Star (2001)
- Aoki-san Ie no Okusan 「青木さん家の奥さん」 (2002)
- Engimono Series, 6th Episode 「演技者 シリズ 第6弾」 (2002)
- Pika*nchi Life is Hard Dakedo Happy 「ピカ☆ンチ Ｌｉｆｅ ｉｓ Ｈａｒｄ だけど Ｈａｐｐｙ」 (2002)
- Yoiko no Mikata (guest appearance) 「よい子の味方」 (2003)
- Yonbun no Ichi no Kizuna 「四分の一の絆」(2004)
- Gekidan Engimono Series - Katte ni Nostalgia, 3rd Episode 「劇団演技者 シリズ 第3弾: 勝手のノスタルジー」 (2004)
- Pika**nchi Life is Hard Dakara Happy 「ピカ☆☆ンチ Ｌｉｆｅ ｉｓ Ｈａｒｄ だから Ｈａｐｐｙ」(2004)
- Yellow Tears - Kiiroi Namida 「黄色い涙」 (2007)
- Yamada Tarou Monogatari, Last Episode (guest appearance)「山田太郎ものがたり」 (2007)
- Maou (lead role) (2008)
[edit] Stage plays
- Kyo to Kyo (1997–1998)
- Show Geki '99 Mask 「SHOW 劇 '99 MASK」 (1999)
- Shonentai Musical Playzone 「少年隊ミュージカル PLAYZONE '99 Goodbye & Hello」 (1999)
- Shonentai Musical PLAYZONE 2001 "Shinseiki" EMOTION 「少年隊ミュージカル PLAYZONE 2001 "新世記" EMOTION」(2001)
- Aoki-san Ie no Okusan 「青木さん家の奥さん」 (2002)
- Sengokupuu 「センゴクプー」 (2003)
- True West (2004)
- West Side Story (2004)
- Bakumatsu Banpu 「バクマツバンプー ～幕末蛮風～」 (2005)
- Tensei Kunpu 「テンセイクンプー～転世薫風～」(2006)
- Amatsukaze (2008)
[edit] Solo concerts and activities
- "FREESTYLE ART EXHIBITION" February 21 - 29, 2008 at the Omotesandou Hills
- "Extra Storm in Winter '06" 2006 x お年玉/嵐 = 3104円
2006 x Otoshidama/Arashi = 3104 ("sa-to-shi") Yen [2006 x New Year's Gift/Arashi = 3104 Yen]
[edit] Publications
| Release date | Title | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-02-08 | "FREESTYLE" | M.Co. |
[edit] Solo songs
- Kyo to Kyo (Kyo to Kyo stageplay 1997)
- Asahi o Mi ni Ikou yo 「朝日を見に行こうよ」(Johnny's Jr. SUGAO 2 「素顔2」 Concert, 1999) - song originally by SMAP
- Mr. Cool (Suppin Arashi First Concert, 2000)
- Deep Sorrow (Shonentai Playzone 2001 "Shinseiki Emotion", 3104 Yen Solo Concert 2006)
- Open Arms (Spring concert 2001)
- Bite the Love (All or Nothing concert 2002)
- So-So-So (How's It Going concert, 2003)
- Machi Ga Irozuku Koro 「街が色ずく頃」- duet with Aiba Masaki (Winter Concert, 2003–2004)
- Top Secret (Iza Now Concert, 2004)
- Rain (ONE album, ONE Summer Concert 2005, ARASHI AROUND ASIA + IN DOME)
- Size (3104Yen Solo Concert, 2006)
- Dice (3104Yen Solo Concert, 2006)
- True Heart(3104Yen Solo Concert, 2006)
- Oretachi no Song [俺たちのソング] - duet with Sakurai Sho (3104Yen Solo Concert 2006, The Show Sho Sakurai Solo Concert 2006)
- Ready to Fly (ARASHIC album, 2006 - lead singer, with Arashi)
- Song for Me (TIME album Limited edition released July 11, 2007)
- Take me faraway (Dream "A"live Limited Edition released April 23, 2008)
[edit] References
- 嵐お宝フォトBook Big Wave, RECO Books, ISBN 4-862040-51-9.
- アラシゴト—まるごと嵐の5年半 Arashigoto, 集英社, 2005.7.31, ISBN 408780416X
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